Where is the snow? And how is it impacting Southern Coloradans?

It’s mid-November, and many of us can’t believe we still haven’t seen any snow yet here in Southern Colorado.

While it’s easy to assume it’s because of global warming, there is a bit more the explanation, according to Stormtracker 13’s Mike Everett.

“What we’re experiencing now is a basic La Nina pattern (from El Nino) — what we’re looking at is the possibility of being warm and dry at least through the fall,” said Everett.

The pattern is all determined by the world’s ocean’s current.

“What happens is currents become a magnet for certain types of weather. Obviously we’re not anywhere near a coast here but we are affected by shifts in currents,” Everett added.

He assures, however, that colder weather is coming. “There is no need to panic. This isn’t some weather apocalypse. It’s just a transition, so it’s going to be warm and dry for awhile.”

It’s something skiers say they’ll be counting on, as they wait anxiously for snow to pack the slopes.

“It’s a waiting game. It’s a little weird because last year this time we had snow. There’s no snow on that peak over there and it’s tormenting to look over and not see snow in the morning,” said Leigh Schenewerk, skier.

“It’s weird — disappointing a little bit. But we’re optimistic!” said skiers Jim, Seyonna, and Dexter Lovejoy.